Please click on the link below to read Will Willimon’s review of Calvin vs. Wesley: Bringing Belief in Line with Practice, by Don Thorsen (Abingdon Press, 2013), available online from the UMC Michigan website: BOOK…
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Book Review: Calvin vs Wesley (Review by Will Willimon)
Video interview with Dr. Keith Stanglin: Who Was Jacob Arminius?
In this video, Dr. Keith Stanglin (author of Arminius on the Assurance of Salvation, and co-author with Dr. McCall of Jacob Arminius: Theologian of Grace and After Arminius: A Historical Introduction to Arminian Theology) and Nicholas…
Richard Coords, “God”
God is Love, Light and Life. Each of these things tell us something special about God. 1st John 4:7-8 tells us that God is love: “Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from…
FWS Podcast: Revelation (Part 12)
If you cannot see the players above follow this link: Apple Podcasts or this link: Stitcher. In this series of podcasts Dr. Vic Reasoner teaches through the Book of Revelation. This is the twelfth episode…
Gregory L. Kiser on Laurens Jacobszoon Reael’s Catechism “The Children’s Doctrine”
This book, as far as I know, is the very first translation into English of an old 1571 document written by a Christian father who, in the midst of the turmoil of war and exile,…
Brian Shelton, “Prevenient Grace: Two Helpful Distinctions”
Please click on the link to read Brian Shelton, “Prevenient Grace: Two Helpful Distinctions”, available online from Seedbed.com. Dr. Shelton is also the author of Prevenient Grace: God’s Provision for Fallen Humanity (Francis Asbury Press,…
Richard Coords, “Glory”
Have you ever heard a Calvinist say, “It’s all about the glory of God?” That seems to be a common expression, but it begs the question: What brings God the most glory? Non-Calvinists believe that…
Seth Miller, “The Foundation of Election: An Overview of Classical Arminianism”
This link is to a paper giving an overview of the Arminian view of election, and comparing it to the Calvinist view. It is an excellent summary and worthy primer to any interested in the…
Video interview with Dr. Robert E. Picirilli: Free Will Revisited: A Respectful Response to Luther, Calvin, and Edwards
In this video, Dr. Robert E. Picirilli (author of Free Will Revisited: A Respectful Response to Luther, Calvin, and Edwards and Grace, Faith, Free Will: Contrasting Views of Salvation Calvinism & Arminianism) and Nicholas Noyola…
Richard Coords, “Free-Will”
God gives man free-will, and man chooses to believe in determinism, instead. That is the sad irony that Calvinists introduce into Christianity. So, is “freewill” a pagan term? No, it is a biblical term: Philemon…
FWS Podcast: Revelation (Part 11)
If you cannot see the players above follow this link: Apple Podcasts or this link: Stitcher. In this series of podcasts Dr. Vic Reasoner teaches through the Book of Revelation. This is the eleventh episode…
Romans 8 and 9 Debate, Dan Chapa (Arminian) vs Turretinfan (Calvinist) (3 Parts)
Video interview with Dr Keith Stanglin: “The Letter & Spirit of Biblical Interpretation”
In this video, Dr. Keith Stanglin (co-authors of Jacob Arminius: Theologian of Grace and After Arminius: A Historical Introduction to Arminian Theology) and Nicholas Noyola discuss Dr. Stanglin’s book, The Letter and Spirit of Biblical…
Richard Coords, “Gift Principles”
The Bible presents eternal life as a free gift. Romans 6:23 states:“For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” So, if we…
Fred Sanders, “The Writings of William Burt Pope (1822-1903): An Online Guide to his Publications”
Dr. Fred Sanders has compiled an online collection of works of William Burt Pope, available at the link below: The Writings of William Burt Pope (1822-1903): An Online Guide to his Publications From his…
FWS Podcast: Revelation (Part 10)
If you cannot see the players above follow this link: Apple Podcasts or this link: Stitcher. In this series of podcasts Dr. Vic Reasoner teaches through the Book of Revelation. This is the tenth episode…
Paul Copan, “Top Books on Arminianism/Molinism”
Please click on the link to read Paul Copan’s top recommendations for books on Arminianism, available online from Credo House: Top Books on Arminianism/Molinism The author explains: Since Jacob Arminius was as good an Arminian…
Video review: Daniel Hixon, “Wesley Study Bible NRSV review”
In this video, Daniel Hixon reviews the New Revised Standard Version edition of the Wesley Study Bible. Youtube: https://youtu.be/H8bfVYzHCvo?si=kIgk5FxuIkp-NjHG
Richard Coords, “Gaslighting (Spiritualized)”
According to psychological experts, “gaslighting” is a form of manipulation that seeks to sow seeds of doubt in a targeted individual or in members of a targeted group, hoping to make them question their own…
FWS Podcast: Revelation (Part 9)
If you cannot see the players above follow this link: Apple Podcasts or this link: Stitcher. In this series of podcasts Dr. Vic Reasoner teaches through the Book of Revelation. This is the ninth episode…